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Daily Archives: December 1, 2003
Russian Chocolate Icon
Shop assistant Natalya Butova holds a chocolate portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a chocolate shop in Moscow, Friday, Nov. 21, 2003. The portrait is made out of a 1.5 kilogram slab of solid white chocolate and various … Continue reading
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Adopted Chinese Kids Learn English Faster than Natives
Researchers at Temple Universtiy report that Chinese youngsters, 18 months to 2 years old, are acquiring English language skills faster than their native-born schoolmates. Surely this is evidence that multi-lingualism is an enriching advantage, at least in young children. “Surprisingly, … Continue reading
Message for Michael
Every once in a while, even decidedly amateur psuedo-pundits get an email which can bring a tear to the eye of so crusty and callow a scoundrel as the Dowbrigade. Let us take this opportunity to answer one such missive…. … Continue reading
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How I Spent Thanksgiving
Taking advantage of the fact that our step-father is an ex-RAF pilot with a functioning bi-plane, the Dowbrigade spent the holiday mastering the fine art of airborne tennis. Luckily our extensive experience playing in high winds along the banks of … Continue reading
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